- The Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan has been up to date
- Updates to Ghost embrace new styling, enhanced suspension, and elevated connectivity
- U.S. pricing begins at $355,000
Rolls-Royce’s second-generation Ghost sedan has undergone a mid-cycle refresh, or a Sequence II replace, because the automaker refers to it.
The present Ghost arrived for the 2021 mannequin 12 months and the Sequence II replace, unveiled on Tuesday, brings important adjustments to the outside styling, a minimum of by Rolls-Royce requirements. The inside has additionally been enhanced with a brand new digital interface and a clock full with a Spirit of Ecstasy decoration.
The outside adjustments are marked by a brand new entrance finish with newly formed headlights and an illuminated model of Rolls-Royce’s signature Pantheon grille. On the rear, the taillights preserve their present form however the mild signature is new. As a substitute of the horizontal parts of the present design, there at the moment are two vertical parts, one in every of which doubles because the flip sign.
Transferring inside, Rolls-Royce designers have added a brand new glass show panel spanning the width of the sprint. It integrates a digital instrument cluster for the driving force, a central infotainment display screen which runs Rolls-Royce’s personal Spirit working system, and an illuminated fascia dealing with the entrance passenger seat.
The Spirit working system is the true spotlight, and has been designed to work together with Rolls-Royce’s Whispers app. It is now doable for homeowners to remotely join with the automobile, for instance to ship locations to the navigation, view the automobile’s location, management the local weather system, and lock or unlock it.
Leisure features have been improved with enhanced streaming capabilities and connectivity, in keeping with Rolls-Royce, the 18-speaker audio system has obtained an upgraded 1,400-watt amplifier (up from 1,300 watts beforehand). Designers additionally added new sustainable trim choices, together with a bamboo-based cloth.
The Ghost Sequence II vary additionally features a long-wheelbase mannequin that delivers a further 6.7 inches for rear-seat passengers, plus a sporty Black Badge mannequin which advantages from a number of efficiency upgrades together with extra energy, a extra accountable braking system, and a sportier tune for the suspension system.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Sequence II
All Ghost Sequence II fashions include a twin-turbocharged 6.8-liter V-12 that delivers 563 hp as commonplace and 592 hp within the Black Badge. In each instances there’s an 8-speed computerized transmission and all-wheel drive.
Although there is no further energy, the Ghost’s mechanicals weren’t left untouched. The usual self-leveling suspension system, which options air springs and adjustable dampers, has been enhanced with a brand new higher wishbone damper on the entrance. In response to Rolls-Royce, this helps ship extra steady composure over tough surfaces. As soon as once more, the suspension works in live performance with front-mounted cameras scanning the street floor and Rolls-Royce’s transmission software program which makes use of GPS information to foretell street circumstances forward and pre-select the gear most suited to delivering a cushty trip.
Order books for the Ghost Sequence II vary are already open. Pricing within the U.S. begins at $355,000, excluding vacation spot.
